The following programs will be held during January at Nescopeck State Park. For more information or to register, please call 570-403-2006, unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, January 1 First Day Hike; 10am

Start the New Year off right with an energetic hike! Join conservation volunteer Karen Cleveland for a fast-paced 5-mile hike that includes parts of Nescopeck, Creekside, and Woodland Way Trails. Interested participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water and a snack. Contact Karen to register at 570-868-8153. Meet outside the park office. Free.

Wednesday, January 1 First Day Hike; 1pm

Ease into the New Year with a relaxing walk in the park. Join conservation volunteer John Jakoby for a leisurely 3-mile winter birding hike. Interested participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water, a snack and binoculars if you have them. Contact John to register at 570-474-5884. Meet outside the park office. Free.

Saturday, January 4

Junior Bird Club Eagle Watch; 9am –4pm

Join us for an adventurous trek in search of eagles! Dress for the weather and bring a lunch, drink, and snacks for the day. We will carpool from the park office. The Junior Bird Club is open to kids ages 9 & up and meets several times throughout the year. There is a one-time fee of $5.00 for new members. Register by calling 570-403-2006. Meet at the park office.

Saturday, January 11

Nescopeck State Park Winter Trails Day Hike; 9am

Celebrate Winter Trails Day with an easy 2-mile hike! Dress for the weather, bring water, and wear sturdy shoes. If conditions allow, participants will have the option of hiking on snowshoes. Register by calling 570-403-2006. Meet at the park office.

Saturday, January 11

Hickory Run State Park Winter Trails Day Hike; 1:30pm

Celebrate Winter Trails Day with an easy 2-mile hike at Hickory Run State Park! Dress for the weather, bring water, and wear sturdy shoes. Register by calling 570-403-2006. Meet at the Hickory Run State Park office.

Thursday, January 16 Eagle Watch; 9am–4pm

Calling folks ages 18 & up! Join us for a field trip to search for eagles along the Delaware River. Dress for the weather, bring a lunch, and plan to be gone most of the day. Bring binoculars if you have them; the park will have limited pairs to borrow. Limited space. Register by calling 570-403-2006. Meet at the park office.

If you need accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park or make inquiries through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-888-537-7294 (TTY).

Bureau of State Parks Staff will gladly discuss how to accommodate your needs. With at least three days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.